When you look at a box score, what do you look for?

Jasper70 · 08-17-2023, 01:37 PM

For those of you that like to keep tabs on your MiLB teams by looking at the box scores of their games, what do you look for?
I look at the entire pitching format first offense last

kq76 · 08-17-2023, 02:16 PM

When playing out games I take a good long look at the graph, read the top paragraph, maybe take a quick look at how the SP did, then skip to the player of the game.

But I find that when I'm looking to upgrade my roster I'll usually focus on either hitting or pitching, but not both at the same time. And for that reason, sometimes I'll find myself focussing on the hitting section, sometimes on the pitching.

I will say, don't discount looking at the actual game logs however! It might seem tedious, but you can really learn a lot about how the AI is using your players which might make you change how you have your roster is set up. For example, I accidentally had a defensive sub with no offense often subbing in late for a star at 1B. I must have asked the AI to set the depth charts, but I quickly fixed that by removing the sub. And recently I found my lefty specialist sucked really bad and once I realized he was starting way too many innings that weren't high leverage I realized it was probably b/c I only had specialist set as his secondary, MR as his primary. I changed it so he's only a specialist and he's being used much better now with far better results.

Pelican · 08-17-2023, 03:42 PM

Like the OP I tend to start with the pitching, since it’s comprehensive information that is easy to digest. Gives me an idea how the bullpen is used. And for more info I can look at total pitches, GB/FB and strikes/balls. Then I’ll check the lineup, first to make sure the batting order makes sense. [Normally I set lineups even for my minor league teams, and I don’t let the AI substitute its own…] For individual hitters I look at their line, and then move down to EBH and steals. Fielding is probably last, since you only get errors and DP and OFA. Finally I check the cumulative averages columns to get a sense how the players are performing, including guys who might be candidates to move up or down or out.

md40022 · 08-17-2023, 09:18 PM

I usually don't do individual MiLB box scores unless there is someone I am reeeallllyyyy monitoring closely. I will look at player stats maybe weekly or so though. Aside from the super obvious stuff, K rates and BB rates are big for me, both with my hitters and pitchers. Always do what I can to have strong defensive catchers throughout my minors to help with the young pitchers.

08-17-2023, 01:37 PM	#1
Jasper70 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2023 Posts: 166	When you look at a box score, what do you look for? For those of you that like to keep tabs on your MiLB teams by looking at the box scores of their games, what do you look for? I look at the entire pitching format first offense last

08-17-2023, 02:16 PM	#2
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 11,831	When playing out games I take a good long look at the graph, read the top paragraph, maybe take a quick look at how the SP did, then skip to the player of the game. But I find that when I'm looking to upgrade my roster I'll usually focus on either hitting or pitching, but not both at the same time. And for that reason, sometimes I'll find myself focussing on the hitting section, sometimes on the pitching. I will say, don't discount looking at the actual game logs however! It might seem tedious, but you can really learn a lot about how the AI is using your players which might make you change how you have your roster is set up. For example, I accidentally had a defensive sub with no offense often subbing in late for a star at 1B. I must have asked the AI to set the depth charts, but I quickly fixed that by removing the sub. And recently I found my lefty specialist sucked really bad and once I realized he was starting way too many innings that weren't high leverage I realized it was probably b/c I only had specialist set as his secondary, MR as his primary. I changed it so he's only a specialist and he's being used much better now with far better results. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

08-17-2023, 03:42 PM	#3
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 3,043	Like the OP I tend to start with the pitching, since it’s comprehensive information that is easy to digest. Gives me an idea how the bullpen is used. And for more info I can look at total pitches, GB/FB and strikes/balls. Then I’ll check the lineup, first to make sure the batting order makes sense. [Normally I set lineups even for my minor league teams, and I don’t let the AI substitute its own…] For individual hitters I look at their line, and then move down to EBH and steals. Fielding is probably last, since you only get errors and DP and OFA. Finally I check the cumulative averages columns to get a sense how the players are performing, including guys who might be candidates to move up or down or out. __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”

08-17-2023, 09:18 PM	#4
md40022 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 740 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I usually don't do individual MiLB box scores unless there is someone I am reeeallllyyyy monitoring closely. I will look at player stats maybe weekly or so though. Aside from the super obvious stuff, K rates and BB rates are big for me, both with my hitters and pitchers. Always do what I can to have strong defensive catchers throughout my minors to help with the young pitchers.